The answer to Wordle #74 was

BLEED

BLEED: To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #74 scores 56/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 1, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 1, 2021 (puzzle #74) was BLEED.
What does BLEED mean?
BLEED: To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.
Why was Wordle #74 tricky?
BLEED is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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